As one of the largest neurosurgical centers of Europe, the Department of Neurosurgery at the Heidelberg University Hospital covers the full range of diseases of the peripheral and central nervous system. Annually, there are performed over 3000 operations in four state-of-the-art operating rooms.

The exceptional technical equipment of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Heidelberg University Hospital as well as perfect interaction of the multiprofessional team under the direction of Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Unterberg are necessary preconditions for the maximally safe and effective operations. The doctors of the Department have expert knowledge and experience in surgery of brain and spine, deep brain stimulation and other stereotactic operations. They are also experienced in intensive neurosurgical care and work hand in hand to provide an optimal treatment outcome.

Furhtermore, as an important part of the neurocenter of the Department of Head, the Department of Neurosurgery at the Heidelberg University Hospital cooperates closely with the neighboring specialized department of the Heidelberg University. The Department maintains the closest collaboration with two internationally recognized research centers: National Cancer Center (NCT) and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).

The range of services of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Heidelberg University Hospital under the direction of Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Unterberg includes: